All Chapters of IN LOVE WITH MY BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

ANDREA "That's perfect. Last shot!" The photographer shouted as he took shots after shots. I was still trying to get used to the lights and the countless eyes on me. My stylist stood close with makeup brushes in her hands, ready to dive in if my makeup gets ruined in the slightest. The crew all gathered around, watching as they did their jobs. I was already breaking out in sweats as I felt my body itch for a release from the dress I was wearing. My manager stood behind the photographer as he smiled at me. His eyes were filled with pride. After waking up on Alex's bed a month ago, I finally decided to follow Lexi's advice and become a model. Keeping myself busy and away from home. Especially after the engagement. *** *One month ago* Waking up to the sound of knocking on the door, I opened my eyes only to find myself in Alex's room. How did I get here? Pressing my fingers on my forehead, it felt like my head was being split into two as I tried to think about how I

ANDREA By tomorrow the whole world would know about it. Cameras flashed as Alex slid a ring onto Lia’s finger, the crowd erupting into another wave of applause. My chest tightened, the sound of clapping echoing like thunder in my ears. I forced myself to clap along, even though every movement felt like it was tearing me apart. Lexi slipped her hand into mine, giving it a soft squeeze. I managed a smile, though my lips trembled. She didn’t say anything, and she didn’t need to, she knew. When I dared to look up again, Alex’s eyes found mine through the sea of people. Just for a moment. His jaw tensed, and something unspoken flickered across his face before he quickly looked away. The crowd cheered louder. I swallowed hard, the taste of wine still lingering on my tongue but unable to wash down the bitter knot lodged in my throat. I excused myself quietly, slipping away from Lexi’s side. My heels clicked against the marble floor as I made my way toward the balcony, desperate f

ANDREA After staring at the card in my hand for what seemed like hours, I finally decided to give Lorenzo a call, letting him know that I accept his offer. He had responded immediately, calling me to H.R to sign a contract that seemed to be more in my favour than his. He also agreed to partner up with my small company and I was over the moon. He took me over the things I needed to know before assigning me to my manager, Christian. After going over a few things and listening to Christian chatter away for hours, I was immediately thrown into work. Traveling around from country to country for photoshoots and what not. I thought being a newly signed model meant I wouldn't have much work, but boy was I wrong. I hardly had time to take a breather, meeting new people and getting to know them was a hassle. I missed my iPad, I missed just being on my bed, drawing new designs as I snack on ice cream and chips. Here, I was fed a freaking salad. But I was glad, glad that I was too b

ALEXANDER Seeing her walk into the meeting room in those fitted black pants, I felt my gaze darken as I forced myself not to stop the meeting right then and there. Her curves were accentuated by the cut of the fabric, every movement deliberate yet unintentional, driving me to distraction. Her silky black hair cascaded over her shoulders like a dark wave, catching the light every time she shifted. I clenched my jaw, dragging my attention back to the contract spread across the table. This was business. I was supposed to be composed. But the moment her hazel green eyes flicked to mine, every ounce of control I’d built over the past two months began to slip. She looked so calm, so untouchable, as if she hadn’t been haunting me every single night. I curled my hand into a fist beneath the table, masking the storm inside me. If she noticed the way my gaze lingered, she didn’t show it. But God help me, Andrea had no idea how close I was to forgetting where we were and reminding her

ANDREA My stomach dropped as the headline glared back at me, vicious and cruel. My trembling fingers hovered over the screen, scrolling down through the endless comments. [Gossipghoul: What kind of sister does this? Disgusting!] [Ilovegossip: Typical...pretty face, no morals.] [Nochill09: If she can steal her sister’s man, what won’t she do to get ahead in the industry?] Each word stung like a knife, digging deeper into my chest. I gripped my phone tighter, fighting the lump that formed in my throat. No matter how much I tried to tell myself not to care, the words clawed at me, dragging me into a pit of guilt and shame. As I scrolled through the photos, I felt my breath hitched as my gaze stopped at one particular picture. It was a picture of me and Alex on his bed, naked with only a blanket covering us. This picture could only be from that night but the date added was from a month ago. I was away for photo shoots for two months. Who would do this? There was also a ph